Indianapolis signed Okwuegbunam to its practice squad Tuesday. Okwuegbunam worked out with the Colts shortly after being cut by Philadelphia back in November, and now he's officially working with a new organization. Indianapolis already has four healthy tight ends on its 53-man roster though, so it will probably take at least one injury for him to get any action with the main unit.
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ACTIVELatest Albert Okwuegbunam news
Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
4/25/1998 (26)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'5", 258 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (DEN)
Birthplace
Springfield, IL, USA
Position
TE
College
Missouri
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2023-2025
(2 seasons)
Denver Broncos
2020-2023
(4 seasons)
Indianapolis signed Okwuegbunam to its practice squad Tuesday. Okwuegbunam worked out with the Colts shortly after being cut by Philadelphia back in November, and now he's officially working with a new organization. Indianapolis already has four healthy tight ends on its 53-man roster though, so it will probably take at least one injury for him to get any action with the main unit.
The Chargers worked out Okwuegbunam on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Okwuegbunam has been busy, working out with the Colts on Tuesday before having a workout with the Chargers on Friday. The Missouri product's most recent in-game action came in 2023 with the Eagles, where he appeared in four contests and failing to haul in his lone target across 55 offensive snaps. Okwuegbunam could find work with the Chargers' practice squad if Friday's tryout goes well.
Okwuegbunam had a tryout with the Colts on Tuesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports. Okwuegbunam spent most of the season on the Eagles' injured reserve list after having a core muscle procedure in late August. After his 21-day window was opened Oct. 16, the team took a decision on bringing him back to the active roster down to the wire before cutting him loose Nov. 5. With a tryout under his belt with another organization, though, he's presumably back to full health.
The Eagles released Okwuegbunam (abdomen) on Tuesday. Okwuegbunam began the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure at the conclusion of training camp. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 16, and he was close to being activated off IR as he was able to log full practices leading up to Week 9 against the Jaguars. The 2020 fourth-round pick could stick around in Philadelphia on the practice squad or look to catch on with another team in need of depth at tight end.
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) has not been activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, per the NFL's transaction log. Okwuegbunam started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure at the end of training camp. His 21-day practice window to return from IR opened Oct. 16, and while he doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game, he will be sidelined for that contest. Okwuegbunam will need to be activated off IR leading up to Week 10 against the Cowboys, otherwise he'll be forced to sit for the entire 2024 regular season, per Anthony DiBona of Philly Sports Network.
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars. Okwuegbunam logged three full practices this week as he closes in on the end of his 21-day practice window, which expires on Nov. 6. The tight end needs to be activated from injured reserve by that date or he'll remain sidelined for the remainder of the season. Considering his participation level this week, he has a good shot of making his 2024 debut against Jacksonville in Week 9.
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. Okwuegbunam started the regular season on injured reserve after undergoing a core muscle repair procedure. His 21-day practice window opened Oct. 16, and despite logging full practices since then, he has not been activated from IR. If Okwuegbunam is able to practice in full over the next two days, he'll give himself a good chance of making his regular-season debut against the Jaguars on Sunday.
The Eagles did not activate Okwuegbunam (abdomen) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports. Okwuegbunam has been on IR all season while recovering from the core-muscle surgery he underwent in August, but he looks to be back to 100 percent after turning in a trio of full practices in both of the past two weeks. He didn't carry a designation into Sunday's contest, but the Eagles won't look to open up a spot on the 53-man roster for him just yet, even with top tight end Dallas Goedert (hamstring) set to miss a second straight game. Okwuegbunam's 21-day evaluation window will come to a close Nov. 6, so the Eagles will have to activate him by then, or else he won't be eligible to play this season.
Okwuegbunam (abdomen) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. Despite Okwuegbunam having no injury designation, he must still be activated to the Eagles' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. With Dallas Goedert (hamstring) missing his second consecutive game in Week 8, Okwuegbunam could have the opportunity to see increased snaps with Philadelphia's first-team offense.